In 2002, drivers who ran red lights were responsible for 207,000 crashes, 178,000 injuries, and 921 fatalities in the United States. Red-light runners are irresponsible and dangerous drivers who put us all at risk. The National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running believes that this problem is epidemic, particularly in urban areas. Here are a couple of injury cases that show the extent of potential injuries and compensation from red-light runners.

A Taxi Driver

A cab ran a red light, striking a motorcyclist. The rider suffered multiple rib fractures, lung contusions, a fractured femur, a dislocated shoulder, chronic pain, numbness, stiffness, and scarring. The parties settled for medical expenses and an additional award for loss of consortium.

Trucker

An oil truck sped through a red light and collided with a car. A passenger suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage, multiple fractures requiring jaw surgery, a tracheotomy, and memory loss, as well as loss of employment. The parties agreed to a major settlement.

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